Hawthwaite Suite
Up to 120 guests
The main celebration space, with a private bar and a glasshouse breakout room.
Weddings at The Dunes
Shaped around the two of you
Top-class food from our in-house kitchen, a choice of distinct spaces and support from our Wedding & Events team. Bring together the ceremony, celebration and stay in the way that works for you.
Where to begin
No two weddings here look the same
Some couples choose exclusive use of the whole hotel. Others gather their closest people in the Champagne Room for a more intimate celebration.
Whatever you have in mind, the same care goes into the food, the spaces and the support you receive. Explore how a day at The Dunes can come together, then talk to our team about what matters to you.
The baseline
Every wedding here includes
- Master of Ceremonies
- Full day room hire
- Chair covers and sashes
- White table linen, napkins and crockery
- Use of the grounds for photographs
- The Bridal Suite for your wedding night
Our Wedding & Events team will guide you through the package options and help you make the choices that suit your celebration.
The ceremony
Say your vows beneath the pagoda
The Outside Courtyard welcomes up to 150 guests, with a purpose-built wooden pagoda surrounded by greenery and open to the South Lakes sky. Outdoor ceremonies are weather permitting, and an indoor Plan B will always be prepared with you.
The evening
The licence runs late
Celebrate in the Hawthwaite Suite, with its own private bar and space for live music, a DJ or your chosen playlist. Music can continue until midnight, giving you plenty of time on the dance floor with your guests.
One coordinator
With you every step of the way
Our Wedding & Events team takes the time to understand your plans, priorities and style. They will guide you through the decisions, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the day.
Every current package includes a Master of Ceremonies. Silver, Gold and Platinum also include the resident DJ, while your planning journal helps you work through each decision in a clear order.
You made sure everything flowed beautifully so that we could simply enjoy ourselves.
The moment everyone remembers
The wedding breakfast
Exceptional food sits at the heart of every celebration here. All catering is prepared in-house by our kitchen team, using our state-of-the-art kitchen, and served with care. Choose from thoughtfully created three-course menus or work with the team to make your choices more personal. Dietary requirements can be accommodated wherever possible, with canapés and evening food also available.
The food was especially epic. Compared to other venues we found a perfect balance for value for money.”
The setting
Four settings, each with its own character
Choose a light-filled room, a spacious suite, an open-air courtyard or a more intimate setting. Outdoor ceremonies are weather permitting, with an indoor Plan B agreed upon as part of your preparations.
Terrace Room
Up to 100 guests
Natural daylight and views over the grounds. Lighter, airier, more intimate.
Outside Courtyard
Up to 150 guests
An open-air pagoda surrounded by greenery, available weather permitting, with an indoor Plan B.
Champagne Room
Intimate weddings
Smaller, closer and more private, for ceremonies with your nearest few.
Not sure where to start
Build your day and see the price
Answer a few questions about your date, your numbers and the parts that matter to you, and see what your day would cost here. No obligation, and you keep a link to what you built.
Not sure where to start
Find the package that fits your day
The brochure has every package in full, or tell us your date and numbers and the team will come back to you with the options. Our online planner, Plan your wedding day, is coming soon.
The practical bit
A helpful place to begin planning
- 7
- Packages to start from
- £2,995
- Packages from
- 120
- Seated for dinner
- 150
- In the evening
Recognition
- North West Wedding Awards 2027 Nominated: wedding venue of the year in Cumbria
- North West Wedding Awards 2027 Nominated: wedding coordinator of the year in Cumbria
- County Brides 2026 Nominated: Cumbrian wedding venue of the year
- County Brides 2026 Nominated: wedding coordinator of the year
- North West Wedding Awards Nominated 2026, 2025 and 2023 · Shortlisted 2022
- Lux Magazine 2023 Winner: best luxury countryside hotel and wedding venue, Cumbria
Reviews
What couples say
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Had our wedding here. Fantastic day at a fantastic venue. Food was brilliant. Staff were spot on. Would recommend to any and all.
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Attended a wedding and was very pleasantly surprised. The ceremony was outside on the patio which was nice. The food was very good, both main meal and evening buffet, and the beer was excellent.
Picture your own day here
Send us a note about numbers, seasons and the feel you're after, and we'll show you how it could work.